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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.14, 858.60 and 312.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.14, 858.60 and 312.66 is: 469.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.14 : 858.60 = 312.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.14/858.60 = 312.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.14x = 858.60 × 312.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.14x = 268,449.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,449.88/572.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.20

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